Wale, Martini Fest, Race Week Party, J. Cole, and More this Thursday

By Jarvis Holliday

Published: 2011.10.12 01:59 PM

It’s an event-filled Thursday this week. Try this variety of parties and social events on for size.

Thursday, October 13

Grand Opening of Social Status by Flava Factory
Maybach Music Group rapper Wale, whom you might have seen performing last night on the BET Hip-Hop Awards, hosts the grand opening of this new, hip clothing and sneaker boutique. This is the second location for the boutique, with the first, simply called Social Status, being in Pittsburgh. Scheduled appearance also by Black Cobain and other special invited guests 5-9 p.m. Social Status by Flava Factory, 1519 Central Ave., socialstatuspgh.com.

The Ivey’s Second Annual After-Hours Auction
Support Alzheimer’s patients at this silent auction that will offer artwork, handmade quilts, jewelry, hand-blown glass, gift certificates, and more. Free chair messages will be available from Day Break Massage, and light refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit The Ivey, a not-for-profit adult day care center that provides daytime services for people living with Alzheimer’s, and the Alzheimer’s Association. 6-8 p.m. The Ivey, 6030 Park South Dr., theivey.com.

Third Annual Three Olive's Martini Fest
Local restaurants and bars will be mixing up their signature drinks. Ticket includes martini tastings and food, from Buckhead Saloon, Town Tavern, Mez, Loft 1523, Bar Charlotte, Suite, Phoenix, and more. Music by a Red Bull DJ. 6-10 p.m. $20. Pavilion at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., pavilionatepicentre.com.

J. Cole Concert After-Party
After Fayetteville-native and Roc Nation star J. Cole performs in concert at The Fillmore Charlotte, he’ll host an after-party at Lux. Cole’s debut album was number one in the country last week, and he wants to celebrate with his North Carolina folks. 10 p.m. Cost varies; $1 with college ID until 11:30 p.m. VIP available. Lux, 200 E. Bland St., luxcharlotte.com.

Girls just want to have fun. Boys will be boys. You’re an adult now. Sure, you have more responsibilities than ever and your time is increasingly pressed. But it’s imperative that you make time for happy hour. That you check out that new nightclub while it’s still the hot, new thing. Dusk Till Dawn will help you navigate Charlotte’s nightlife and social scene, telling you where to go and when to go there. Dusk Till Dawn is written primarily by Jared Misner and Jarvis Holliday.

Verify dates, times, prices, and other info at the web addresses for each event or venue listed on this blog.

About Jared

Jared Misner is from Florida, but it wasn't Southern enough for him to stay. He left the Sunshine State and land of endless summer in 2012 for our little city where the tea is always sweet and the people are even sweeter. Have something you want featured in the Dusk Till Dawn blog? Send Jared an email at DuskTillDawnblog@gmail.com, or send him a tweet @Jared_Misner.

About Jarvis

You may have seen Jarvis Holliday’s byline in Charlotte magazine and other publications, maybe on a story in which he’s interviewed a prominent official or written about a serious issue. Well, not here. He’s taking the night off because you should as well (and maybe the next morning, too). Follow him on Twitter @HollidayInk; email him at jarvish@grownpeopletalking.com.